The Demand Signal: Primes

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F135 propulsion systems supporting the F-35 Lightning II aircraft (RTX Corp., Pratt and Whitney Military Engines)

Department of War · Navy · Contract Announcement

posted 23 July 2026 · awarded 23 July 2026 · runs to November 2026

$42,096,941 · modification

Summary

The Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command awarded RTX Corp., Pratt & Whitney Military Engines a $42 million modification to sustain F135 propulsion systems for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft. The effort provides global depot-level maintenance, spare parts, engineering and software support for U.S. services, partner nations and foreign military sales customers.

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